Despite this increase in the domestic manufacturing industry there was still a significant shortfall in many items.

We just cannot afford any significant shortfall in our subscription income.

When he left office, there was a significant shortfall in the books of the sheriff's office.

As of 2011, the IRS had a significant shortfall in employees.

The intended 1995 festival was cancelled due to a significant financial shortfall resulting from the 1994 festival.

These factors will create significant financial shortfalls in the airport's revenues.

As I mentioned at the last meeting, we face a significant financial shortfall.

This will help, but there will still be a significant shortfall.

(iii) the number of slots allotted to the agency is small enough that underenrollment does not create a significant shortfall.

But in a period when companies big and small are announcing significant shortfalls, analysts took that as good news.